1. The reporting person was awarded restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Resolute Forest Products Inc. common stock. The award can not be settled in cash. The restricted stock units will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on November 8, 2013.

2. The options will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on November 8, 2013.

/s/ Remi G. Lalonde, as attorney-in-fact

11/13/2012

** Signature of Reporting Person

Date

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person,
see
Instruction
4
(b)(v).